PTC HVAC students competed at the SkillsUSA competition last week at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee. The field of competition was strong and all our students represented PTC well! Congratulations to Kyle Degner, who received first place and will be competing at the state competition in April!
CareerTech is Oklahoma’s Workforce Leader, and that leadership shows up in the classroom every day. At Pontotoc Technology Center, our programs are built around real-world skills, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare students for in-demand careers. By aligning education with employer needs, we help ensure Oklahoma’s workforce is ready for what’s next. #OKCareerTech #CTEMonth #OklahomasWorkforceLeader

Congratulations to Rachel Nichols and Kaycee Hollingback on successfully completing the CareerTech Women in Leadership IX program! By participating in sessions held throughout the state over the last four months, they built valuable relationships with fellow CTE professionals, gained insight from accomplished women, and continued to grow as confident leaders.
"I'm so proud of these two ladies and what they've been able to accomplish through this program. Their futures are very bright!" said Jenny Cypert, Director of Business and Industry Services at PTC. "Their commitment to professional development and leadership is making a difference at Pontotoc Technology Center daily," said PTC superintendent, Travis Graham.
"I'm so proud of these two ladies and what they've been able to accomplish through this program. Their futures are very bright!" said Jenny Cypert, Director of Business and Industry Services at PTC. "Their commitment to professional development and leadership is making a difference at Pontotoc Technology Center daily," said PTC superintendent, Travis Graham.

Biotech students working to gather samples and create the solutions necessary for an experiment focused on measuring photosynthesis timing reactions based on varying amounts of light exposure.




Our Winter Outstanding Student for Lineworker Academy is Derrick Ruark! Congratulations Derrick!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for Cosmetology is Charlyee Ortiz! Congratulations Charlyee!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for Heavy Equipment is Zac Wheeler! Congratulations Zac!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for Information Technology is Mahasin Doria! Congratulations Mahasin!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for Welding is Jenson Luna! Congratulations Jenson!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for HVAC is Kyle Degner! Congratulations Kyle!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for Service and Facility Industries is Jeramyah Smith! Congratulations Jeramyah!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for Practical Nursing is Cheyenne Belicek! Congratulations Cheyenne!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for Health Science is Ollie Miller! Congratulations Ollie!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for EMT is Alex Guy! Congratulations Alex!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for Biotechnology is Chasity Thomas! Congratulations Chasity!
Our Winter Outstanding Student for Automotive is Caden McDonald! Congratulations Caden!
February is Career & Technical Education Appreciation Month in Oklahoma! At Pontotoc Technology Center, we’re proud to support students, employers, and our community by delivering hands-on, career-focused training that meets today’s workforce needs. CareerTech connects education to real-world opportunities and helps build a stronger workforce for Oklahoma, starting right here at home. #CTEMonth #OklahomasWorkforceLeader #OKCareerTech

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